Turning ideas into reality: Business advice from Africa’s young techies Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2015 Three tips from young entrepreneurs on how to turn an innovation into a successful business.
The perks and opportunities of being an Anzisha Fellow Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2015 Anzisha Fellows have access to some of the best educators and coaches in the world for young entrepreneurs.
Anzisha Prize launches incubation programme for young African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2015 The initiative will see 40 entrepreneurs receive professional business consultation services this year.
Young art entrepreneur on not giving up and making herself ‘useful’ Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2015 “My parents would always say: ‘Chi, your destiny is in your own hands – if you want to be somebody in life, make yourself useful’.”
Five tips for success by Africa’s top young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2015 Entrepreneurship is challenging, and even more so in Africa. Here are tips from some leading young innovators on the continent.
Starting a company at age 14? No sweat! Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2015 Ugandan Noah Walakira was just 14 when he started Namirembe Sweater Makers, a community-based organisation that started off by manufacturing knitted jerseys for schools in Kampala.
The entrepreneur behind the schoolbag that transforms into a light at night Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2015 Repurpose Schoolbags is an innovation made from ‘upcycled’ plastic shopping bags with built-in solar technology.
Then and now: A look at how past finalists benefited from the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 8 April 2015 With the deadline for 2015 Anzisha Prize applications fast approaching, past finalists want to encourage entries for this year, and shared how they have benefited.
Why a 15 year old decided to build bikes from bamboo in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2015 “It’s so sad and so serious that a common toothpick in my country has to be imported from other countries,” says Winifred Selby.
Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs could win $75,000 by applying to 2015 Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 27 February 2015 The Anzisha Prize is expanding to provide increased support to entrepreneurial youth and partner organisations to drive pan-African economic growth to 2020.
Five youths hoping to be named Africa’s top entrepreneur for 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 It has been less than a week since applications for the 2015 Anzisha Prize opened, and there are already around 30 applicants. Here is a taste of some of them.
Entries now open for Africa’s $75,000 youth entrepreneurship prize Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 The Anzisha Prize is now accepting applications for 2015 with launch events across the African continent.
Visa denied! How a broken dream triggered this young Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 February 2015 “Looking back, I’m happy my US visa was denied because it made me do something at home.”
Young entrepreneur shares lessons from running a food business in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 “I want young people to change their thinking and not to believe that it is better overseas. Because in the DRC and Africa there are more opportunities than anywhere else,” said Benedict Mundele, founder of Surprise Tropicale.